BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Joey Crutchley 28 May 2026, 12:05 By Joey Crutchley 28 May 2026, 12:05 As Sharon leaves EastEnders AGAIN, here’s when to expect her back as fans predict new romance Fans don't have to wait long until she's back... Sharon Watts Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Joey Crutchley 28 May 2026, 12:05 By Joey Crutchley 28 May 2026, 12:05 Sharon Watts has said her goodbyes once more in EastEnders – but when is the soap legend heading back? Sharon made her comeback to Walford this week for Vicki and Ross’ wedding, leaving fans thrilled. However, in Friday’s episode (May 28), she once again left the square. But when will she be back? And who do fans think she’ll be starting a romance with next? Sharon arrived this week to surprise Vicki (Credit: ITV) Sharon returns to EastEnders Sharon returned to EastEnders this week after being last seen in Autumn last year. As fans will know, she fled Walford after finding out Zoe Slater’s twins were not actually fathered by Sharon’s husband Dennis Rickman. But with Vicki and Ross’ wedding taking place this week, the Queen of Walford headed back for the dramatic big day. And in typical soap fashion, things didn’t go smoothly on their big day as Vicki’s affair with Zack was exposed. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers As expected, there were fireworks, punches and a ton of drama. Even Sharon was left shocked by her siblings’ shock affair. Later on though, Sharon caught up with Phil Mitchell and apologised for not being there for him during Nigel Bates’ dementia battle and death. But soon enough Sharon revealed she was leaving the square again. But it’s not all bad news as the Walford icon will be back soon…Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Sharon left Walford again (Credit: BBC) When is Sharon coming back? It’s good news for Sharon fans as Sharon revealed to Phil that she would be back in Walford in a “month or so” as she had a few loose ends to tie up in America. What’s more, soap expert Sharon Marshall also confirmed this week on ITV’s This Morning that it won’t be too long until Sharon returns. “She’ll be back for a very short stint for the wedding, and then go off. But then she is back for good in about a month’s time,” Sharon said. And according to a new fan theory, Sharon could even be set for a new romance… Fans reckon she could bring a new man back with her (Credit: BBC() Sharon set for new romance? Predicting she won’t be alone when she returns, one person mused on X: “When she comes back with a new man that’s tall, dark & handsome.” Another fan then demanded that bosses don’t put her back with former flame Phil, who she has some serious history with. They wrote: “I hope so, I don’t want Phil and Sharon again tbh.” A third agreed: “Omg, I’ll be so irritated if the writers decide to go there again.” Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Joey Crutchley 28 May 2026, 12:05 By Joey Crutchley 28 May 2026, 12:05 Previous Story Next Story
